Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. On a new build we work around your timeline and the rest of the exterior so the fence, gates, and any matching metalwork land as a finished piece rather than an afterthought. Coordinating early also lets us match colors and profiles to the home's other details.

Yes. We laser cut custom metal panels into the door, so it can carry a clean geometric pattern, a house number, or a design of your own instead of a stock grille. The laser cut elements build into either a simple or an ornamental door.

Yes, and Kent's growth in apartments, townhomes, and mixed-use buildings means we do a lot of it close to home. We fabricate code-compliant balcony glass for multifamily projects, provide shop drawings, coordinate with general contractors and project schedules. Being based in Kent makes coordination on local commercial jobs straightforward, since we can get to the site quickly for measurements, mock-ups, and punch-list items without burning a half day on travel.

Yes, which is common in the hillside neighborhoods like Talbot Hill and the Highlands. On a slope we step the fence down in even panels for a level top line or rake it to follow the grade. Custom fabrication and fitted slat systems handle this far better than a fixed prefab run.

Yes. Both swing and slide gates can be automated, and we build and install the automation as part of the job. You can open the gate by remote, keypad code, intercom, a wall button, or a sensor that detects your car. Every automated gate also includes safety sensors that stop it if something is in the way, so it operates safely around family and guests.

Yes, and it is some of our favorite work in Tacoma. The main thing to get right on older homes is the structural backing.

Yes. Both swing and slide gates can be automated, and we build and install the automation as part of the project. You can open the gate by remote, keypad code, intercom, a wall button, or a sensor that detects your car. Every automated gate also includes safety sensors that stop it if something is in the way.

Yes, that is most of what we do here. We match the fence's profile, proportion, and powder-coat color to the home, and pair it with a matching gate so the line reads as one designed element. Fabricating the fence, gates, and any laser cut panels together in our shop keeps the whole run consistent.

Yes, and this is something we do regularly for Kirkland clients who already have railings from us or from another fabricator. Because we build railings and awnings in the same shop, matching powder-coat finish, aluminum profile size, and hardware style is a standard part of our design process. Many Kirkland homeowners order an awning and new deck railings at the same time to get a unified exterior. If you have existing metalwork, bring us a photo and we will get the finish as close as possible.